Drugs for Parkinsons Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Levodopa is commonly used with what drug/s?
A
Carbidopa/benserazide:
DDC (dopa decarboxylase) inhibitors
2
Q
Apomorphine/bromocriptine MOA
A
DA agonist
3
Q
Selegiline/rasagiline MOA
A
Irreversible MAO-b inhibitor
4
Q
Entacapone MOA
A
COMT inhibitor
5
Q
Levodopa MOA
A
Metabolic precursor of dopamine, can cross the BBB